Zigzag StitChes
Basic Zigzag
Set the Machine
Stitch
w=dth
control
I tO 5
t
234
Top thread tension
control 3 to 8
A: Zigzag foot
Stitch Length
control
orange
zone
StrotchStitch
The Stttch
and Its Uses
The
z_gzag stitch
_s one of the most
common
and most versatile
stitches
on
your
machine.
It can be a utility
stitch
tor sewing
buttons,
buttonholes,
hem-
mmg,
overcasting,
mending
and darn-
rag.
It can
also
be used
to decorate
with
trims,
appliques
and cut-out
work
or as a decorative
stitch.
Here's How
There are many
ways to sew a z_gzag stltch.
Consult the specific variations for detailed directions.
Satin
Stitch
page 32,
Applique
Work
page 333,
Bar Tacking
page 33,
Monogramming
page 34,
Embroidery
page 34,
Button
Sewing
page 35,
Overcasting
page 36,
31